US3789361A
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Recognition system and processor
Assignee: Fairchild Space and Defense Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-17
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A recognition system for viewing and processing information on an article such as a letter or the like including an optical system for viewing the information, a diode array for converting the viewed image of the information into analog electrical signals, an amplifier for amplifying the analog electrical signals, an input conditioner for converting the amplified analog electrical signals into digital signals and a processor for processing the digital signals to compensate for errors which might be present in the information on the article and in the analog and digital signals.
Inventors
- 👤 E Cortez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:50
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/10; B07C3/14; G; G06; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/10; G06V10/20; G06V10/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
Apparatus for viewing and processing information on an article comprising: means for viewing a portion of said information, means for producing signals representing successive portions of said viewed information, first data classifying means for determining from the signals representing successive portions of said information a first generation classification of the most likely cause for said series of signals and for providing an output signal representing said most likely cause, first data accumulating means for accumulating and converting a sequential series of first generation classification output signals from said first data classifying means into parallel first generation classification output signals, second data classifying means for determining from the parallel first generation classification output signals received from said first data accumulating means a second generation most likely cause for the parallel first generation classification output signals, second data accumulating means for accumulating and converting a sequential series of second generation classification output signals from said second data classifying means into parallel second generation classification output signals, and third data classifying means for determining from the parallel second generation classification output signals from said second data accumulating means a third generation most likely cause for the parallel second generation most likely cause for the parallel second generation classification output signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
Apparatus for viewing and processing information on an article comprising: means for viewing a portion of said information, means for producing signals representing successive portions of said viewed information, first data classifying means for determining from the signals representing successive portions of said information a first generation classification of the most likely cause for said series of signals and for providing an output signal representing said most likely cause, first data accumulating means for accumulating and converting a sequential series of first generation classification output signals from said first data classifying means into parallel first generation classification output signals, second data classifying means for determining from the parallel first generation classification output signals received from said first data accumulating means a second generation most likely cause for the parallel first generation classification output signals, second data accumulating means for accumulating and converting a sequential series of second generation classification output signals from said second data classifying means into parallel second generation classification output signals, and third data classifying means for determining from the parallel second generation classification output signals from said second data accumulating means a third generation most likely cause for the parallel second generation most likely cause for the parallel second generation classification output signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first data classifying means, said second data classifying means, and said third data classifying means each comprises means for determining a classification based upon the type of viewed information which would have the highest probability of deteriorating into the signals being considered for classification.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for automatically seeking the location of the bottom edge of said information on the article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for viewing a portion of said information comprises an optics system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said optics system includes both a cylindrical lens and a circular lens.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said optics system further comprises a second cylindrical lens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said second cylindrical lens has its long Axis at substantially a right angle to the long axis of said first cylindrical lens.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said circular lens is positioned between said first cylindrical lens and said second cylindrical lens.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said optics system further comprises a dichroic filter located in front of said first cylindrical lens.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |